1. Has WiFi

2. 1.75mm filament diameter

The 1.75mm filament diameter is gradually overtaking the previous 3mm standard. The 1.75mm filament feeds into the printer with greater ease and allows for more detail in the printing process.

MakerBot Replicator Z18

Makemendel RapidBot 2.0 Kit

56% have it

3. Has a heated build platform

A heated build platform helps keep the lowest levels of a print warm as the higher layers are printed. This allows the overall print to cool more evenly.

MakerBot Replicator Z18

Makemendel RapidBot 2.0 Kit

45% have it

4. has an external memory slot

The device has a standard memory slot (such as an SD or micro SD card slot) so that you can either extend the internal storage with affordable memory modules or you can retrieve data, such as photographs, easily from a memory card.

MakerBot Replicator Z18

Makemendel RapidBot 2.0 Kit

35% have it

5. Has plug and play feature

The device is set up and ready to be used with the included software.

MakerBot Replicator Z18

Makemendel RapidBot 2.0 Kit

12% have it

6. Has 802.11n WiFi connection

802.11n is a wireless standard released in 2009. It has faster transfer rates and improved security compared to its predecessors - a, b and g.

MakerBot Replicator Z18

Makemendel RapidBot 2.0 Kit

4% have it

7. Uses fused deposition modeling (FDM)

Printers based on fused deposition modeling (FDM) use a thermoplastic filament, which is heated to its melting point and then extruded through a nozzle, layer by layer, to create the object. One of the main advantages of printers based on FDM is that they work with a wide range of materials.

MakerBot Replicator Z18

Makemendel RapidBot 2.0 Kit

51% have it

8. thickness

104.8mm thinner.

304.8mm

UP! Plus: 150mm

200mm

9. USB ports

With more USB ports, you are able to connect more devices.

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FABtotum: 4

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10. layer thickness

The thinner each print layer is, the more detailed you can make your designs. Layer thickness is often also referred to as resolution and is measured in microns (µm).

100µm

Printrbot JR v2: 0.4µm

200µm

11. nozzle size

The smaller the nozzle, the more detailed the final product can be. However, when speed of printing is of greater importance than detail, a larger nozzle may be preferable.

0.4mm

Robox: 0.3mm

0.4mm

12. Prints in full color

Similar to regular 2D printers, this type of 3D printer mixes different colors between cartridges. This process allows the printer to reproduce the color spectrum, therefore allowing you to print in almost any color.

MakerBot Replicator Z18

Makemendel RapidBot 2.0 Kit

6% have it

13. width

95.2mm narrower.

304.8mm

EnvisionTEC Perfactory Micro: 230mm

400mm

14. Prints in PLA

Polylactic acid (PLA) is popular in 3D printing as it cools and sets quickly. Unlike ABS plastic, it is biodegradable and therefore better for the environment. It can be used to build support structures for other printouts, as it can then be dissolved leaving no marks.

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15. volume

39.73% less body volume.

42475.27cm³

Da Vinci 3D Printer: 133183.44cm³

25600cm³

16. weight

29kg lighter.

41kg

Printrbot JR v2: 9.1g

12kg

17. number of extruder heads

More extruder heads allow you to use different colors and different types of material at the same time. A second extruder is also required to build PVA/PLA support structures around items as they are printed.

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